"Festival" (Jamaican Cornbread Fritters)

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add water and oil and stir gently with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F in a medium saucepan. Using well-oiled hands, roll tablespoon-size pieces of the dough about 3 inches long, then flatten them slightly and drop into the hot oil. If the dough sticks to your hands, just peel it off; don't worry about the shape. Fry 3 or 4 fritters at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Adjust the heat if necessary to maintain 350°F. Serve immediately.